Very-low-calorie diets and fasting are associated with a variety of short-term adverse effects. Patients frequently report fatigue, hair loss, dizziness, and other symptoms, but these appear to be transitory. More serious is the increased risk for gallstones and acute gallbladder disease during severe calorie restriction.
Very-low-calorie diets and fasting are associated with a variety of
short-term adverse effects. Patients frequently report fatigue,
hair loss, dizziness, and other symptoms, but these appear to be
transitory. More serious is the increased risk for...
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Dr. Dean Ornish answered:Very-low-calorie diets and fasting are associated with a variety of short-term adverse effects. Patients frequently report fatigue, hair loss, dizziness, and other symptoms, but these appear to be transitory. More serious is the increased risk for gallstones and acute gallbladder disease during severe calorie restriction.
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